Allison Gardner MP: written questions

Written questions

• Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10615More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when her Department plans to present secondary legislation amending the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

  Answer: I refer my Hon Friend to the answer I gave to Question UIN 9537 on 24 October 2024.

  Answered 28 Oct 2024

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• Cars: TheftHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10355More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle car thefts in (a) Stoke-on-Trent South constituency and (b) other constituencies.

  Answer: This Government is determined to drive down vehicle crime and we are closely working with the automotive industry and police to ensure our response to vehicle crime is as strong as it can be.We continue to work with the National Police Chiefs’ Council lea...

  Answered 28 Oct 2024

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• Anti-social Behaviour: Stoke-on-Trent SouthHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10352More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle anti-social behaviour in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.

  Answer: The Government recognises that effective multi-agency working is crucial to reducing anti-social behaviour and ensuring safer communities. We will continue to work with police, local authorities and the voluntary sector to identify and share best practice...

  Answered 28 Oct 2024

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• Obesity: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10351More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to widen bariatric patient access to (a) Wegovy, (b) Mounjaro and (c) other weight management drugs.

  Answer: Obesity medicines can be effective for some patients living with obesity when prescribed alongside diet, physical activity, and behavioural support. Exactly what is most appropriate for an individual is down to health care professionals to advise, in disc...

  Answered 28 Oct 2024

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• Breast Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10347More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on reviewing the funding of research to improve (a) treatment and (b) outcomes for people diagnosed with lobular breast cancer.

  Answer: The Department spends £1.5 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with cancer being the largest area of spend at over £121.8 million in 2022/23. The NIHR spends more on ...

  Answered 30 Oct 2024

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• ADHD: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10346More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the provision of ADHD services across North Staffordshire.

  Answer: The Department is currently considering next steps to improve access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of ...

  Answered 30 Oct 2024

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• Synthetic CathinonesHome OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7346More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs have made on the review into synthetic cathinones.

  Answer: The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drug’s review on synthetic cathinones is scheduled for publication by December 2024.

  Answered 14 Oct 2024

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